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Alexandra Volkwein

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Alexandra Volkwein
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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 9 months

Consultant

Volkwein Consulting

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant at Volkwein Consulting
Industries
Automotive
Energy
Business Areas
Project Management
Strategy
Sustainability Management
  • Advising on the sustainable transformation of business models and organizations in the key areas of energy & mobility
  • Developing, planning, and implementing ESG strategies, metrics, and reports
  • Conducting process analyses, resource planning, and change management
  • Project coordination and C-level stakeholder management
  • Regulatory framework analysis
  • Facilitating strategic workshops
  • Training and development of employees
Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
1 year 11 months
Munich, Germany

Head of Mobility Strategy

Stadtwerke München GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Mobility Strategy at Stadtwerke München GmbH
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Finance
Human Resources
Strategy
  • Full strategic responsibility for the mobility strategy and corporate control process in the mobility division
  • Leading 16 employees and managing personnel development
  • Budget responsibility of over EUR 4 million and signing authority up to EUR 250,000 per contract
  • Deputy head of the mobility development and innovation division

Achievements:

  • Aligning the mobility division strategy with clear sustainability criteria in line with ESG requirements
  • Rebuilding the strategy area and successfully developing the team for new roles
  • Actively contributing to the transformation project for the establishment of the municipal mobility department in Munich
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years
Munich, Germany

Program Manager for New Mobility

Stadtwerke München GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Program Manager for New Mobility at Stadtwerke München GmbH
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Project Management
Strategy
  • Overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the new mobility portfolio
  • Contributing to the corporate strategy, mobility division strategy, and the Munich city strategy
  • Managing 3 employees and providing mentoring
  • Sub-project management (strategy and financing) in the reorganization of the mobility division
  • Interim lead for the "Mobility Inside" project (digital travel chains) for the utility company
  • Representing management in the mobility steering committee of the BDEW association

Achievements:

  • Appointed to the German Federal Government's advisory board "National Platform Future of Mobility"
  • Creating and communicating the mobility division strategy
  • Co-developing the city's mobility strategy "Model City 2030"
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
3 years 4 months
Munich, Germany

Program Manager for Electromobility

Stadtwerke München GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Program Manager for Electromobility at Stadtwerke München GmbH
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Project Management
Strategy
Sustainability Management
  • Strategic direction as well as project and business development for electromobility
  • Responsible for arranging finance for measures to electrify transport
  • Change management in the group-wide strategy and organizational project "SWM22"
  • Managing national and international funded projects
  • Representing interests with the City of Munich and in energy and mobility committees
  • Conducting workshops and training sessions

Achievements:

  • Successfully establishing the strategic business area for electromobility in the SWM group
  • Securing more than EUR 100 million in funding to finance the propulsion transition
  • Leading electromobility efforts in the EU project "Smarter Together"
Mar 2009 - Aug 2014
5 years 6 months
Munich, Germany

Innovation Sales Manager (Corporate) / Project Manager for Photovoltaics and Electromobility

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Innovation Sales Manager (Corporate) / Project Manager for Photovoltaics and Electromobility at E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Sales
  • Developing innovative offers for German corporate clients and municipalities
  • Designing and implementing projects through to operational integration
  • Leading the photovoltaics project (2012–2014)
  • Leading the electromobility project (2010–2013)
  • Sub-project leader for new customer acquisition in electricity/gas (2009–2010)

Achievements:

  • Developing and launching the "E.ON Solar" offering nationwide, doubling the prior year's revenues
  • Developing and launching a comprehensive e-mobility offering ("E.ON eMobil")
  • Designing and implementing a multi-channel sales model and founding E.ON Direkt GmbH
Sep 2006 - Feb 2009
2 years 6 months
Munich, Germany

Head of Internal Sales Control

La Nuova Casa Möbelhandels GmbH & Co KG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Internal Sales Control at La Nuova Casa Möbelhandels GmbH & Co KG
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Sales
  • Managed internal sales control

Achievements:

  • Took on leadership responsibilities
Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
1 year
Munich, Germany

Head of Pricing

La Nuova Casa Möbelhandels GmbH & Co KG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Pricing at La Nuova Casa Möbelhandels GmbH & Co KG
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Marketing
Dec 2004 - Aug 2005
9 months
Munich, Germany

Junior Product Manager Pricing

La Nuova Casa Möbelhandels GmbH & Co KG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Junior Product Manager Pricing at La Nuova Casa Möbelhandels GmbH & Co KG
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Implemented a database-based pricing and controlling system

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Utilities, Retail, and Automotive.

Energy
Utilities
Retail
Automotive
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Sales, Sustainability Management, Product Development, and Finance.

Project Management
Strategy
Sales
Sustainability Management
Product Development
Finance
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Summary

Strategist with strong expertise in guiding people and organizations toward a sustainable future.

Skills

  • Project Coordination And C-level Stakeholder Management
  • Leadership Experience >8 Years
  • Project Management >16 Years
  • Regulatory Framework Analysis
  • Facilitation Of Strategic Workshops
  • Training And Development Of Employees
  • Leadership Training
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Agile Methods
  • Sustainability Management
  • Climate Management And Co2
  • Bafa-certified Business Consultant
  • Microsoft 365
  • Ibm Cognos Analytics
  • Erp Systems (Sap, Navision)
  • Okr Management
  • Intercultural Competence
  • Mentoring

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Chinese
Elementary

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2004

Universities of Passau, Verona, and Perugia

Diploma · Language, economics, and regional studies · Passau, Germany · 1.4

Oct 1997 - Jun 1998

Institut Français Annecy

French Studies Diploma (3rd degree): very good · French language and cultural studies · Annecy, France

Oct 1988 - Jun 1997

Gymnasium Fränkische Schweiz

General higher education entrance qualification · Ebermannstadt, Germany · 1.2

Certifications & licenses

Sustainability Manager Certification

GUTCert

Climate Management Certification

GUTCert

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Energy 8 y
Avg length 2 y 6 m
Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant, Head of Mobility Strategy, Program Manager for New Mobility
Main industries Energy, Utilities, Retail
Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Sales

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

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Where is Alexandra based?

Alexandra is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Alexandra speak?

Alexandra speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Alexandra have?

Alexandra has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Alexandra has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Alexandra may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexandra be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexandra would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Head of Mobility Strategy, Program Manager for New Mobility.

What is Alexandra's latest experience?

Alexandra's most recent position is Consultant at Volkwein Consulting.

What companies has Alexandra worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexandra has worked for Volkwein Consulting and Stadtwerke München GmbH.

Which industries is Alexandra most experienced in?

Alexandra is most experienced in industries like Utilities, Energy, and Retail. Alexandra also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Alexandra most experienced in?

Alexandra is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Sales. Alexandra also has some experience in Product Development, Sustainability Management, and Finance.

Which industries has Alexandra worked in recently?

Alexandra has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Utilities.

Which business areas has Alexandra worked in recently?

Alexandra has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Project Management, and Sustainability Management.

What is Alexandra's education?

Alexandra attended Universities of Passau, Verona, and Perugia for Language, economics, and regional studies.

Does Alexandra have any certificates?

Alexandra has 2 certificates. These include: Sustainability Manager Certification and Climate Management Certification.

What is the availability of Alexandra?

Alexandra is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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